Meet Cierra Karson, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Hello there! I’m Cierra Karson, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Kansas, and I’m truly passionate about helping people build healthy relationships and grow personally.
I utilize a systemic approach to understand the unique dynamics that exist within individuals, couples, and families. Creating a warm and welcoming environment is important to me, as it allows us to openly explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.
I focus on identity work as an anchor to help you understand who you are, where you’ve been, and who you want to be. Whether you’re an individual, a couple, or a family, I am here to help strengthen your connections, resolve conflicts, and enhance understanding.
I provide support during communication breakdowns, life transitions, and the healing process from past experiences. My goal is to empower you to discover your strengths, build resilience, and foster positive change in your life.​
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Services
Individual Therapy: A collaborative process tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. In a safe, compassionate, and confidential space, we’ll explore the challenges you’re facing, uncover patterns that may be holding you back, and work towards meaningful growth. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions, or seeking greater self-awareness, therapy offers tools and insights to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to yourself. Together, we’ll move at your pace to support healing, build resilience, and create lasting change.
Couples Therapy: A safe and supportive environment where both partners can openly express their feelings and concerns. I will guide you through discussions that help uncover underlying issues, improve communication, and foster understanding. Together, you will explore strategies to strengthen your relationship and build a deeper connection, paving the way for a healthier partnership.
Family Therapy: A transformative process that brings loved ones together to heal and grow. In our sessions, we’ll explore the unique dynamics that shape your family's relationships. By fostering open communication and understanding, we can address conflicts and strengthen connections. Together, we’ll work towards building a supportive environment where every member feels valued and heard. My goal is to help families navigate challenges, celebrate strengths, and create a harmonious space for growth and healing. Let’s embark on this journey together and illuminate the bonds that unite you.
Group Therapy: In group therapy, you will find a supportive environment where individuals come together to share their experiences and feelings. Expect to engage in open discussions, gain insights from others, and develop coping strategies in a safe space. This collaborative approach fosters connection, understanding, and personal growth as you navigate life’s challenges alongside peers who truly understand your journey.
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Rates:
50 Minute Session: $150
90 Minute Session: $225
Intensives: Contact for details
Groups: Details coming soon
Specialties
EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a specialized, evidence-based therapy that helps individuals process and heal from trauma, anxiety, and other emotional distress. By using bilateral stimulation, EMDR allows clients to reframe painful memories and reduce their emotional impact, fostering resilience and long-lasting healing. As an EMDR-trained therapist, I guide clients through this transformative process in a safe and supportive environment.
IFS: Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a transformative, evidence-based approach to therapy that helps clients explore and heal the different "parts" within themselves. By fostering a compassionate relationship with these parts—whether they are protective, reactive, or wounded—IFS empowers individuals to access their core Self, a place of calm, clarity, and confidence. As a therapist specializing in IFS, I guide clients toward greater self-understanding, emotional balance, and internal harmony, enabling them to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and self-compassion.
Anxiety: As a therapist specializing in anxiety, I work with individuals to understand and manage the overwhelming feelings of worry, fear, and stress that can impact daily life. Through evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices, I help clients build coping strategies, challenge negative thought patterns, and create a sense of calm and control. Whether it's social anxiety, generalized anxiety, or specific phobias, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore the root causes and develop personalized tools for healing and resilience.
Adoptive Care: As an adoptive mother and therapist, I bring both personal insight and professional expertise to my work with adoptive families. Specializing in adoptive care, I provide a compassionate, informed space to navigate the unique challenges and joys of adoption. Whether addressing attachment, identity development, or family dynamics, my approach is grounded in understanding and tailored to support every member of the adoptive journey.
Why Marriage & Family Therapy?
Systemic Perspective
Marriage and family therapists (MFTs) are mental health professionals who are trained to understand how relationships and family dynamics affect our emotional well-being. Even when they’re working with one individual, they’re focused on the interactions and patterns between those in your life. By understanding these dynamics, they can help uncover the root of problems and promote a healthier understanding of both yourself and your relationships.
Diagnosis & Treatment Plans
Marriage and Family Therapists are licensed to diagnose and treat various mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and trauma. By looking closely at communication styles and patterns, MFTs help identify what’s really going on beneath the surface. Through therapy, they guide individuals, couples, and families toward healthier relationships, better coping strategies, and improved emotional balance.
Theory Informed
Marriage and family therapy draws from a variety of theories—such as systems, attachment, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic—helping therapists delve deeply into the core of relationships. These frameworks enable us to address not only individual problems but also how those issues influence the overall dynamics of the couple or family.
Mental Health
Marriage and family therapists focus on mental health by helping individuals build healthy and fulfilling relationships. They ensure that both the individual and the relationship are supported, so everyone’s needs are met, leading to improved mental health.
Collaberative Care
Marriage and family therapists focus on the overall well-being of both individuals and their families in the long run.They can even team up with your larger healthcare team to make sure everyone is on the same page and working together for your care
Effective Treatment
Research shows that marriage and family therapy can significantly help with a wide range of mental and emotional challenges. In fact, after therapy, almost 90% of people say they feel emotionally better, and about two-thirds even notice improvements in their physical health too.
